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The River of Life
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The River of Life |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA 
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The River of Life Life is a mighty river Its currents swiftly flowing And only this great river Knows exactly where it is going. The turns can be treacherous And the waters can be rough For the harshness of this river Can make you think you've had enough. Then sometimes the waters grow calm And you gently roll downstream With time to stop and enjoy The beauty of everything. So in the power of this mighty river There is only one thing worth knowing The river is wise, even when it's harsh, and we Have to follow the current ever flowing. Terry Woodson ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Then sometimes the waters grow calm And you gently roll downstream With time to stop and enjoy The beauty of everything. So in the power of this mighty river There is only one thing worth knowing The river is wise, even when it's harsh, and we Have to follow the current ever flowing. ---------------- Terry, this is excellent...so well thought out and written. great metaphor...there is something powerful about the current of water...and mystical as well great poem...enjoyed it much take care, jm The stars shine so bright, now's the time I close my eyes - soft wind touch my face, Cool sand upon the place where I once kissed you And held you close. Now I will reach for the stars... Because Oh my love, that's where you are... Though the storms of black night rage on I still see your face I still feel your lips on mine And though my heart feels all alone without you I still hear you sing to me I still hear your voice on the sea... vertical horizon |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
TerryW~ Oh my friend ... I really like the serenity of this river as it flows. A little tossing and churning ... then smooth sailing. I'm there !  Very lovely. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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kitkat Senior Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 878Nova Scotia |
Terry, this was a very vivid poem. Felt as if I was there. Job well done. |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Terry, Beautiful imagery! Powerfully intense! Really liked the flow of this...almost as though the poem itself was the very river you describe. Two thumbs up! AMY ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Lovely imagery, Terry! Your poem flows as smoothly as that river!! Denise |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Another thing we need to know - how to swim! Excellent poem... |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Wise and insightful words, Terry...so beautifully expressed. ~ Claire |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Terry, This is so beautiful, I love poems like this that describ life through nature. Thank you for sharing, Cerenity |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
What a wonderful way to look at life~ Like a river~ Marie~ |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
"You know a dream is like a river, ever changing as it flows and a dreamer's just a vessel that must follow where it goes. . . " Sorry, forgive the song, but it came to mind immediately after reading this. . . excellent. . .sometimes, we just have to let the river carry us. . . ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Terry, Excellent poem. I just love the flow of the river. Could watch it for hours. Nature is truly amazing!!! Love this!!! Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
your words are as the river, majestic and powerful. Not all those who wander are lost. ~J.R.R. Tolkien |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
How wise your words Terry |
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